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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Albans
A Building Notification Application must be filed prior to building any structure 40 sq ft or more.
Structures under 40 square feet may not require a Building Notification
- Exempt Structures under 40 square feet may not require a Building Notification
Note: Structures under 40 square feet may not require a Building Notification. Confirm with Town Office.
Required documents
- Building Notification Application
- Shoreland Zoning Application (if applicable)
- Building code
- Below 4,000-population MUBEC threshold. St. Albans uses a 'Building Notification Application' instead of a traditional building permit.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder rules per state law.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 If building a new structure or adding on: Fill out a 'Building Notification Application' and file with the Town of St. Albans. Fee: $5.00.
- 02 If demolishing a structure: Fill out a 'Building Notification Application.' No charge.
- 03 For work within the Shoreland Zone: Fill out a 'Shoreland Zoning Application' AND contact the CEO before beginning any work. Call Town Office at (207) 938-4568 to set up an appointment with the CEO.
- 04 All structures 40 square feet or more require a Building Notification filing prior to construction.
- 05 Pay applicable fee ($5.00 for building notification).
- 06 Schedule appointment with CEO as needed for shoreland zone work or complex projects.
§ 04
Fee schedule
St. Albans building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$5.00
02
Permit fee formula
Building Notification Application: $5.00; Demolition notification: No charge
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (207) 938-4568 (phone)
Typical sequence: Contact the CEO by appointment through the Town Office at (207) 938-4568. Recommended to contact CEO before beginning any work.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about St. Albans permits
01 Do I need a building permit in St. Albans, ME? ▸
A Building Notification Application must be filed prior to building any structure 40 sq ft or more.
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Albans, ME? ▸
Building permit fees in St. Albans, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $5.00. Fees are calculated as: Building Notification Application: $5.00; Demolition notification: No charge.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Albans, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in St. Albans, ME, follow these steps: 1. If building a new structure or adding on: Fill out a 'Building Notification Application' and file with the Town of St. Albans. Fee: $5.00. 2. If demolishing a structure: Fill out a 'Building Notification Application.' No charge. 3. For work within the Shoreland Zone: Fill out a 'Shoreland Zoning Application' AND contact the CEO before beginning any work. Call Town Office at (207) 938-4568 to set up an appointment with the CEO. 4. All structures 40 square feet or more require a Building Notification filing prior to construction. 5. Pay applicable fee ($5.00 for building notification). 6. Schedule appointment with CEO as needed for shoreland zone work or complex projects.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in St. Albans, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in St. Albans, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Structures under 40 square feet may not require a Building Notification. Note: Structures under 40 square feet may not require a Building Notification. Confirm with Town Office. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Albans, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. Albans, ME via: (207) 938-4568.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement, Town of St. Albans ↗
entry id permits/maine/somerset/st-albans
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement, Town of St. Albans before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.